Despite the recession, community hospitals are raising their charges sharply, putting more burden on the lower-income group needing medical care. That is why Khaw raise the medisave payout limit so that hospitals and polyclinics can start raising charges across the board. It is little wonder that he is asking the elderly and poor Singaporeans to die in JB as medical cost here is going to skyrocket pretty soon as govt subsidies are reduced to pay for Temask & GIC losses.
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_345046.html
March 2, 2009
Community hospitals up fees <!--10 min-->
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THREE of the largest community hospitals here have raised their prices sharply, and a fourth is set to follow suit.
Soaring costs of food, medical supplies and qualified staff had forced them to so, they told The Straits Times.
Revised ward charges for the cheapest beds have increased by at least $50. Some patients will end up paying $3,900 - almost double the previous charges - for a typical month-long stay in C-class wards.
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_345046.html
March 2, 2009
Community hospitals up fees <!--10 min-->
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THREE of the largest community hospitals here have raised their prices sharply, and a fourth is set to follow suit.
Soaring costs of food, medical supplies and qualified staff had forced them to so, they told The Straits Times.
Revised ward charges for the cheapest beds have increased by at least $50. Some patients will end up paying $3,900 - almost double the previous charges - for a typical month-long stay in C-class wards.